California Red-Head

This beer is destined to be a Superbowl Beer. It should be appreciated by most who try it. It was my intention to create a beer that has plenty of malt flavor and a clean hop bitterness.

Brewer:	David Grainger		Email:	dagrainger@home.com
Beer:	California Red-Head		Style:	Light Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	32 IBU
OG:	1.061		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.5% v/v (5.1% w/w)
Water:	I used 5gal distilled water and 1gal bottled drinking water in the boil. I added 1/2gal of drinking water to fill carboy. I boiled out 1.5gal in the 1hr boil.
Grain:	.5 lb. Wheat malt .5 lb. American crystal 20L .5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep:	Steeped grains for 30min starting at 150°F and finishing at 170°F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.056	6 gallons
	6 lb. Light malt extract 2 lb. Light dry malt extract
	Added Irish Moss and Yeast nutrient at 15min remaining in the boil.
Hops:	.75 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	White Labs English Ale Yeast, WLP002, 35ml, pitchable.
Log:	Brewed 12-19-00. Primary in glass carboy.

Recipe posted 12/20/00.